Learning objectives
To define the practice of gastroenterology (essential aspects - basic science, pathophysiology, clinical signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and up-to-date treatment).
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />Diseases of the Esophagus<br />Peptic Ulcer Disease and Related Disorders <br />Disorders of Absorption <br />Inflammatory Bowel Disease <br />Irritable Bowel Syndrome <br />Common Diseases of the Colon and Anorectum and Mesenteric Vascular Insufficiency <br />Acute Intestinal Obstruction <br />Acute Appendicitis and Peritonitis <br /><br />Approach to the Patient with Liver Disease <br />Evaluation of Liver Function <br />The Hyperbilirubinemias <br />Acute Viral Hepatitis <br />Toxic and Drug-Induced Hepatitis <br />Chronic Hepatitis <br />Alcoholic Liver Disease <br />Cirrhosis and Its Complications <br />Liver Transplantation <br />Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts <br /><br />Approach to the Patient with Pancreatic Disease <br />Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />Unigastro Manuale di Gastroenterologia Edizione 2004 - 2006 Editrice Gastroenterologica Italiana.
Teaching methods
<br />Oral and practical lessons<br />Joined Oral written exam
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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